public officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public officer
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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He now faces charges of impersonating a public officer.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023
He is charged in the Fulton County indictment with seven criminal counts, including conspiring to impersonate a public officer, to commit first-degree forgery, to make false statements and writings, and to file false documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023
“Because the Nevada Legislature declined to make the position of sheriff a ‘resign to run’ position, Lombardo remained a public officer … throughout his gubernatorial campaign,” his attorneys wrote.
From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023
Two months after his arrest, Jensen came to court prepared to represent himself on misdemeanor counts of trespass and resisting a public officer.
From Salon • May 23, 2023
The games of the arena were sometimes held at the expense of the municipality on great festivals, with a public officer, bearing the title of curator,1364 to direct them.
From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel
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